Introduction
Anticipated openings for the\r\n2025-2026 School Year.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland School\r\nfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with\r\nfamilies, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,\r\nengaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal\r\nexcellence and become lifelong learners.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are currently accepting\r\napplications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an as\r\nneeded basis to temporarily assist in the classrooms on any given day.\r\n
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705\r\n
Main Purpose of Job
Substitute teacher aides are responsible for the implementation of student instructional programs and daily schedules as directed by the teacher. Candidates must comply with and support MSD's regulations and policies. Substitute teacher aides need to be available on an on-call basis.\r\n
POSITION DUTIES
Candidates must\r\naccommodate and follow each behavior support plan for individual students,\r\nincluding daily self-care, assist with the arrival and dismissal of students,\r\nand supervise students during off campus instruction.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates must\r\nprovide a safe environment for students at all times.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates must\r\nmaintain strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information,\r\nexceptional organizational skills, effective classroom management, strong\r\nwritten communication, and experience working with a diverse student\r\npopulation, including underserved students.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe above mentioned\r\nstatements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the\r\njob and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills\r\nthat may be required.\r\n
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required.� Fluency in ASL and written\r\nEnglish required.� Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and\r\nability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational\r\nbackground required.\r\n
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.\r\n
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject\r\nto a criminal background investigation at their own expense.� (Maryland\r\nCode, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates will need to\r\nprovide three letters of recommendation.\r\n
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an\r\ninterview.� As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to\r\nrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r\nState's diversity.\r\n
BENEFITS
\r\n\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n\r\n
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application\r\nprocess is STRONGLY preferred.� If online access is not available or if\r\nyou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r\nperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and\r\nrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r\nwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper\r\napplication.� Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by\r\nthe closing date and time.� Application inquiries or supplemental\r\ninformation can be directed to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing\r\nAddress:�Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box\r\n894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nEmail:\r\nemily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031,\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax:�410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals from traditionally\r\nunderserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.\r\nBilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank our\r\nVeterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n
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